Bricasti Design M10 Remote Control - Manual (Page 12)

Software Upgrades
M7 Software Upgrade Installation Instructions
On M7s manufactured before serial #0886 (the serial # is the last 4 digits on the sticker on back of the unit)
it will be necessary to upgrade the software of your M7 to use the M10. Most initial purchases of the M10
will be for existing M7 owners, so it will most likely be necessary to perform an upgrade. It is quite simple
and only requires a few simple tools to install.
NOTE: If you are not qualified to perform this upgrade, contact a qualified technician or your dealer
for assistance.
What you will need:
• #1 Phillips head screw driver
• Ground Strap ( available at most any electronics supply like Radio Shack, RS etc)
• PLCC 32 memory removal tool, pictured below ( available at most any electronics supply like
Radio Shack, RS etc)
Performing the upgrade:
1. Disconnect all audio and AC mains! As you will be opening the M7 you must remove the AC power to
protect against accidental shock and or component damage.
2. Remove the top cover by removing the fasteners with the #1 Phillips screw driver. There are 12
screws, 3 on the top front, 2 on the right side, 3 on the left side, and 4 across the back side.
3. Ground yourself! You must take care, when removing / installing the flash parts of static discharge.
If you have a ground strap attach it to your wrist and to the M7 chassis. If you do not have one, be
sure to have one hand on the chassis, while handling the parts, so that you are grounded. This will
prevent static discharge of the parts.
4. Remove the existing part using the removal tool. There are 2 PLCC-32 Flash Memory chips installed
on the main digital PC board and the one to change is labeled U120 and pictured below. The tool will
grip under the opposite corners of the chip, and then carefully pull them out; using a slight rocking
motion will help.
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